Don't Cry For Me Argentina
CAST OF "EVITA" Lyrics
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You'll think it strange
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love
After all that I've done
You won't believe me
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
I had to let it happen
I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window
Staying out of the sun
So I chose freedom
Running around trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
And as for fortune and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
They are illusions
They're not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me
Don't cry for me Argentina
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of
To say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
In the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," Eva Perón speaks to the people of Argentina, admitting that she knows that they will find it hard to believe that she still needs their love after all that has happened. She tells them that despite her dress, she is still the same girl they knew, but that she could not stay the same person she was. She had to let her transformation happen and had to take a chance on freedom, to try out new things that might impress her. However, everything she tried left her feeling unfulfilled, and she never expected it to be any different. Eva then reassures the people of Argentina that she never left them and that she has kept her promise of always being with them. She tells them that while she may have had the chance for fortune and fame, she never invited them in, and the answer was always there for her. She ends by stating that there is nothing more she can say, but adds that every word she has spoken is true.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy
This situation will be difficult
You'll think it strange
You may find this hard to believe
When I try to explain how I feel
I will attempt to describe my emotions
That I still need your love
I require your love and affection
After all that I've done
Despite my actions
You won't believe me
You may not trust my words
All you will see is a girl you once knew
You will only see the past version of me
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite my fanciful appearance
At sixes and sevens with you
I am unsure and confused about our relationship
I had to let it happen
I needed to permit change to occur
I had to change
I needed to alter myself
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I could not remain in a difficult situation forever
Looking out of the window
Gazing out at the world
Staying out of the sun
Avoiding exposure and scrutiny
So I chose freedom
I opted for independence
Running around trying everything new
I experimented with many new experiences
But nothing impressed me at all
None of these experiences were fulfilling
I never expected it to
I had no expectation of it
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not weep on my behalf, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
I have not abandoned you
All through my wild days
Throughout my tumultuous times
My mad existence
My frenetic way of life
I kept my promise
I have honored my commitment
Don't keep your distance
Please do not remain distant
And as for fortune and as for fame
Regarding wealth and notoriety
I never invited them in
I did not welcome these things into my life
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Although it appeared to others that I wanted them
They are illusions
They are not real
They're not the solutions they promised to be
They do not provide the solutions they claim
The answer was here all the time
The solution was present all along
I love you and hope you love me
I am expressing my love for you and desire for you to reciprocate
Have I said too much?
I am concerned that I may have spoken excessively
There's nothing more I can think of
I cannot think of anything else to say
To say to you
To express to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Simply observe me to understand
That every word is true
That I am being sincere in everything I say
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheShowsMustGoOn
If you loved that, you'll love Elaine Paige singing Memory from Cats: https://youtu.be/mdBVJbzkoqo
@thatssofetch3481
Far better than that new film!
@Deejaay83urj38
@@thatssofetch3481 yes, her performance is better of course, but the new film is great. The dancing is stunning. The cockney cats, awesome. Misto is fab. Railway cat stunning. Costumes. And dench addressing a cat is inspired. And it has Rebel!
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@костяПАНЬКИН-ъ1р
Очаровательная Богиня! Очаровательная девчёнка!!!
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Очаровательная Елен! Кстати-самая лучшая в Мире ГРИЗАБЕЛЛА!!!,,, Вот так,,,
@highhighway
That is PERFECTION... she talks, she whispers, she acts, but, she still sings...I can watch this piece million times and will never get bored...
@markgasmanprothero4442
Excellent
@ighdesigns
And her dress is astonishingly good.
@Alanjkal
It's hard to believe that there is no autotune, but it is her natural voice. She is so blessed to be given the gift she has! Such passion in her performance!